Goju Ryu Karate-Do Edinburgh

02/12/2025

Okinawan Goju Ryu Karate-Do
Tuesday night 7pm till 9pm
Fairmilehead Parish Church hall

Beginners and Returners Welcome.

30/09/2025

In Goju Ryu Karate, the training can be quite demanding, emphasising both hard and soft techniques. Here are some aspects that are often considered challenging:

1. **Power Training**: Goju Ryu practitioners focus on developing explosive power and strength. This involves rigorous conditioning exercises, such as bodyweight drills, weightlifting, and striking heavy bags¹.

2. **Stances and Basics**: Mastering stances like sanchin, zenkutsu, shiko, and neko ashi is crucial. These stances build stability, balance, and leg strength. Basic techniques like punches, blocks, and kicks are practiced extensively.

3. **Kata Practice**: Goju Ryu has a limited number (12) of katas (forms), but each one is intricate and requires precision. Practicing kata helps refine techniques, timing, and breathing patterns.

4. **Bunkai Drills**: Instead of sparring, Goju Ryu emphasises bunkai (application) drills. These involve dissecting kata movements to understand their practical use in self-defense scenarios.

Remember, how hard you can train varies from person to person, but Goju Ryu's holistic approach ensures a healthy body and a well-rounded martial artist.

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18/08/2025

Classes resume on Tuesday 19th Aug at Fairmilehead Parish Church
Classes from high school age and above from 7pm.

All beginners, returners and over 50s and older welcome.

IOGKF Karate-Do is life long learning, fitness and health training suitable for everyone.

Back to school new intake starts today. We have Limited spaces so hurry to get your spot in the Dojo.

📞 079 069 42914

13/08/2025

The European Gasshuku is running this week and the Netherlands group is preparing the next one in the Netherlands in 2026 👊🥋👊

13/08/2025

22/07/2025

Karate-Do Class is back on after the summer holidays at Fairmilehead Parish Church
from 7pm, Tuesday Nights

Open to any level.
Beginners welcome

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15/07/2025

Goju Ryu Karate-Do Classes Return to Edinburgh Fairmilehead head parish church.
Tonight from 7pm. After the Summer break.

Feel free to Join us beginners welcome.

05/07/2025

🥋 Ready to train with the best?
Join us for the 17th Lambert Gasshuku hosted by the Scottish Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association! 🌍

📍 Dunfermline
📅 3rd – 5th October 2025
👊 Featuring world-renowned instructors Sensei Linda Marchant and Sensei Britt Larsen (IOGKF 8th Dan)

Come refine your skills, connect with karateka from around the globe, and experience martial arts excellence in Scotland.

🔗 Register now at sgka.co.uk

Join Scotland's leading karate association with dojo's located throughout Fife, Edinburgh, Kinross and Dundee. The Scottish Goju-Ryu Karate-Do Association is here to promote, support and encourage the teaching of traditional Okinawan martial arts and is a great to keep fit for both kids and adults a...